"Through all that bends and breaks you are still wrapped in grace" - MHN
Hello! We are halfway through 2019! Time flies so fast and for the past 6 months I've learned a lot of things, faced a lot of challenges and has changed to a better person. Here's what went down through half of this year.
At the start of the year, it was rough and full of anxiety. We go through the worst days sometimes but you just have to have the courage and believe that the sun will rise and there is another chance to try again.
I believe in every phase in our lives we gain wisdom and values. For the past years it was gratitude, courage and for this time I think life is teaching me to be patient. A lot of circumstances has brought my patience to the test and knowing that I am an impatient person, it was quite hard to resist. I learned that sometimes you just have to wait for the better things and never rush for something half hearted or you’ll regret expecting anyway. But nevertheless you learn from your mistakes and it should not stop you to be a better person the next time.
This year, according to some sources I've read, it was predicted that 2019 is a year of opportunities. For me it has been true and it may be because I put myself out there to discover new things and step up my game. As someone who loves to be productive, it scares me to be idle. Especially that I am an artist, its so hard to have an artist block (definition). There is this urge to do something but you do not know where to start or even how to finish your work. So what I did at times I feel good, I take the time to put my skills to the max and put myself out there. Little did I know I am flourishing as I grow. And its fulfilling not because I was productive but because I know that I was thriving.
If have something to bring with me throughout the year is to prioritize self love. There are a lot of interpretation of self love. But for me, Self love is allowing yourself to receive love. It may be from the people around you or from you yourself. Its getting rid of toxicity in your life and just allowing good vibes and love surround you. Its feeding yourself all that good karma. So if you feel beautiful it is because you truly are and do not feel bad or negate it. So treat yourself on a splurge, relaxation time or anything you love to do. If someone compliments you, accept it with all your heart because someone appreciates you so you should too. Do not worry too much because it always starts from within. You have to love yourself to be able to love others and do what you love to do best without the worries and anxiety.
Its not easy, but it will only happen if you tell yourself to start doing so and if everything else fails, then try again. Its always the courage to carry on.
Thanks for reading how my midyear realization went! Will keep you posted with a lot of stuff about what I love to do to keep me productive so stay tuned on my next posts!
keep calm and carry on
Love, Lara
